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Ministry of Railways
‘Azaadi ki Rail Gaadi aur Stations’ under the aegis of ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ – Iconic week celebrations begin on Central Railway
The iconic CSMT station illuminated and the historic Punjab Mail flagged off by Freedom Fighters
Mumbai, 18 July 2022
Central Railway gave a memorable start of the iconic week of “Azaadi ki Rail Gaadi aur Stations” event with various activities organized as part of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations on 18.7.2022 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai.
Shri Anant Laxman Gurav and Shri Motilal Shankar Ghongade, both Freedom fighters and families of 7 more freedom fighters flagged of the historic Punjab Mail from platform no 18, CSMT in presence of Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager, Central Railway, Shri Shalabh Goel, Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai Division. Both the Freedom fighters along with families of 7 more Freedom fighters were also felicitated during the event.
Speaking to the media, the General Manager said “Railways have played an important role in the freedom struggle movement. It is a matter of pride that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Pune, Satara and Nashik Road stations of Central Railway and Punjab Mail and Hutatma Express from Central Railway have been selected to be a part of this “Azaadi ki Rail Gaadi aur Stations” event. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai is an important part of history since the first train on Indian sub-continent ran from here and Mumbai has been one of the centres of the freedom struggle movement. It is also a proud moment for Central Railway that one of the most prestigious and oldest train, the Punjab Mail has been flagged off today.
The oldest and one of the most prestigious trains on Central Railway, the Punjab Mail was one of the 27 trains selected over Indian Railways to be decorated and flagged off as part of the celebrations. The Punjab Mail, which had its maiden run out of Ballard Pier Mole station on 1st June 1912, completed 110 years of its service recently.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, city icon and headquarters of the Central Railway was one among the 75 Railway Stations selected is one of the most photographed building in India was specially illuminated to commemorate this historic occasion.
The “Azaadi ki Rail Gaadi aur Stations” event also featured Nukkad Natak by Artistes of Central Railway and Deshbhakti songs by the Central Railway RPF band. Principal Head of Departments, Senior Officers from Headquarters and Mumbai Division of Central Railway were also present during the occasion.PIB Mumbai |CP/DR
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Ministry of Finance
Companies  Bill, 2019 would enable the listing of Indian companies on stock exchanges in foreign jurisdictions.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Companies  Bill, 2019 to amend the Companies Act, 2013. The Amendment Bill, inter alia, would enable the listing of Indian companies on stock exchanges in foreign jurisdictions.
The listing of Indian companies in foreign stock exchanges is expected to increase the competitiveness of Indian companies in terms of access to capital, broader investor base and better valuations.
The framework for enabling such listing under the foreign exchange and securities laws would befinalised by the Ministry of Finance in consultation with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Special Service and Features
FCI applauds the contribution in ensuring Food Security of the Nation
As part of celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, an event was held at FCI, Zonal Office, on 24.11.2021.
Shri J.Justin Mohan, IFS, Secretary, National Biodiversity Authority was the Chief Guest of the event and Shri Balbir Singh, Deputy Technical Advisor Ministry of Women and Child Development, Chennai was the Guest of Honour.
At the Outset Shri Sanjeev Gautam , CGM, FCI welcomed the Dignitaries and presented the Video Clippings of FCI Achievements and Fortified Rice preparation.
Thereafter, Shri J.Justin Mohan talked about the journey and struggles of the nation in attaining the freedom and applauded the contribution of FCI in ensuring Food Security of the nation.
Shri Daljit Singh, ED, FCI, Chennai gave the Presidential address while remembering the Contribution of Freedom Fighters. Dr.V.Elumalai, GM, FCI, ZO, Chennai conveyed Vote of thanks to all the Participants.
This is stated in a press release issued by Dr.V.Elumalai, General Manager, FCI, Chennai.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department
The Government is continuously taking several initiatives to enhance the technology back bone of the Income Tax Department . ITD is having a dedicated directorate called ‘Directorate of System’ which handles the technology aspects of the various functions of the Department. A brief highlight of the technological developments which are being currently implemented include Centralised Processing Centres for Income Tax Returns and TDS returns namely CPC and CPC respectively, Centralised selection of cases for scrutiny through CASS, Non-filer Monitoring System for managing the non-filers with potential tax liabilities, System driven process for credit of tax refunds directly to the bank accounts of the taxpayers, E-nivaran module for resolving the tax-payers’ grievances on priority, Centralised receipt of applications of tax-payers through Sevottam Application of Aayakar Seva Kendras etc. In addition to this, the Government has also initiated/proposed to initiate the following projects, as elaborated in the annexure, towards further improving the technology back bone of the ITD which would result in enhanced time bound services to the tax payers in addition to increasing the voluntary compliance of the tax-payers.
As improving the technology backbone of the ITD is a continuous process and various initiatives are being taken from time to time, no time frame can be specified.
This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Public comments invited for proposed rules on registering vintage vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published GSR 734  dated 25 Nov 2020 seeking comments and suggestions in regards to Amendment to CMVR 1989 relating to Vintage Motor Vehicles. Through this notification the Ministry intends to formalize the registration process of the Vintage Motor Vehicles. There are no existing rules for regulating the registration process of vehicles of heritage value. These rules are proposed to be inserted as sub-rules 81A, 81B, 81C, 81D, 81E, 81F, 81G in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
The draft rules define Vintage Motor Vehicles as all those vehicles which are two-wheelers and four-wheelers  and are more than 50 years old from the date of their first registration  are proposed to be called as the Vintage Motor Vehicles. The restriction in the definition- no substantial overhaul of the vehicle which includes modification in chassis or body shell, and/or engine.
Procedure: It is proposed that all applications for registration shall be applied on “PARIVAHAN” portal. It is further proposed that:
• All States registering authority will appoint a nodal officer who will process all applications for registration of Vintage Motor Vehicles.
• Further, States will form a Committee which will inspect a vehicle and declare whether the vehicle is fit for registration under Vintage Motor Vehicle.
• If approved, a 10 digit alpha numeric number will be assigned to the respective Vintage vehicle. This registration shall be valid for 10 years. The format for the registration mark will consist of the letters “XX VA YY
Prime Minister's Office
PM urges citizens to join Shramdaan on Oct 1, 2023
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged citizens to join the Shramdaan, a cleanliness initiative as part of Swachh Bharat on 1st October 2023 at 10 AM.
Sharing a post on X by Swachh Bharat Urban, the Prime Minister said;
“1st October at 10 AM, we come together for a pivotal cleanliness initiative.
A Swachh Bharat is a shared responsibility, and every effort counts. Join this noble endeavour to usher in a cleaner future.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM conveys best wishes on Kharchi Puja
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people on the occasion of Kharchi Puja.
In reply to a tweet by the Chief Minister of Tripura Prof.  Manik Saha, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"Best wishes on Kharchi Puja. I pray that the blessings of Chaturdash Devata always remain upon us. May there be peace and prosperity all around."
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh unveiled a booklet on "Agenda for Members of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Rural Development”
This booklet will help everyone including the elected members of Gram Panchayats in understanding the schemes and their eligibility, which will further strengthen transparency and public participation: Shri Giriraj Singh
Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Shri Giriraj Singh unveiled the booklet "Agenda for Members of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Rural Development”. Through this booklet, information about all the schemes such as MGNREGA, Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojna- National Rural Livelihood Mission, PM Awas Yojna- Grameen, PM Gram Sadak Yojna, etc. will be available to the representative and the general public. This Booklet will soon be brought in regional languages.
The Minister hoped that the booklet will be made available at each Gram Panchayat in the country and it can form the basis for an informed discussion on the different schemes of the Ministry of Rural Development among members of the Gram Panchayats. He said that this booklet will help everyone including the elected members of Gram Panchayats in understanding the schemes and their eligibility, which will further strengthen transparency and public participation.
Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Sh. N. N. Sinha said that the booklet will also be helpful to the officers of the Government of India who are working in the area of the rural development.
Link of Booklet
Election Commission
More than 52,000 eligible voters opt for postal ballots in 71 constituencies for Phase-1 of General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar 2020
Election officials reach out to voters eligible for Postal Ballots in Bihar to ensureACCESSIBLE, INCLUSIVE AND SAFE elections during COVID-19
More than fifty two thousand electors belonging to Senior Citizen  and PwD categories, have opted to exercise the facility to vote through postal ballots in the forthcoming phase 1 of General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar 2020. These electors will be provided postal ballots on pre-informed date by the Returning Officers with proper security and videography arrangements to ensure secrecy, safety, and transparency in the process. This is the first time that postal ballot facility is being extended to both the categories in Bihar elections. Booth Level Officers of 71 Assembly Constituencies in Bihar have reached out to more than four lakh such electors. Remaining electors intend to visit the booth on the poll day for voting.
It may be recalled that General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar 2020 were announced on 25th September 2020. In the first phase elections, polling in 71 ACs spread over 16 districts of Bihar, is to be held on October 28, 2020.
Earlier, during Commission’s visit to Bihar from September 29 – October 01, 2020, attention was drawn to certain concerns regarding the implementation of this provision for the above categories of voters. To comprehensively address these concerns, on October 03, 2020, Commission had directed:
- “BLO will visit to the houses of the concerned electors, as provided by the RO, in the Polling Station area and deliver Form- 12-D to the concerned electors. If an elector is not available, he/she will share his/her contact details and revisit to collect it within five days of the notification.
- The elector may or may not opt for postal ballot in the acknowledgement attached with the Form 12-D.
- If he/she opts for postal ballot, then the BLO will collect the filled-in Form 12-D from the house of the elector within five days of the notification and deposit it with the RO forthwith.
- BLO shall deposit all the acknowledgement forms with the RO along with all Form 12-D.
- Sector Officer shall supervise it under the overall supervision of RO.”
In subsequent two phases of elections in Bihar and in bye-elections in all other States, this exercise will continue so that electoral process becomes more accessible, inclusive and SAFE for these categories during the period of COVID-19. BLOs will visit approximately 12 lakh such electors’ homes in Bihar in the next two phases for this purpose.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews Ladakh Border situation with CDS, three Services Chiefs
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh this morning reviewed the Ladakh Border situation in a meeting at South Block today that was attended by Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary Department of Military Affairs General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria.
Later in a tweet Shri Rajnath Singh mourned the loss of lives in the border clashes and said, “The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
“The Nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The Nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s bravehearts.”
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 512
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 195 Crore landmark milestone
More than 11 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 195 Crore  landmark milestone today. More than 11 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10407622
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2nd Dose
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10047748
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Precaution Dose
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5393811
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18420512
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2nd Dose
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17597227
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Precaution Dose
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9173913
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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35115616
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2nd Dose
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19364579
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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59845102
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2nd Dose
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46940188
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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557570453
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2nd Dose
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494470106
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Precaution Dose
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1494920
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203320154
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2nd Dose
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191829604
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Precaution Dose
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1802126
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127149725
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2nd Dose
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119709482
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Precaution Dose
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20880370
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1011829184
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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899958934
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Precaution Dose
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38745140
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Total
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1950533258
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 11th June, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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44
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2nd Dose
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477
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Precaution Dose
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12808
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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63
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2nd Dose
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1078
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Precaution Dose
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31107
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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73395
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2nd Dose
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191067
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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26597
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2nd Dose
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83383
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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29560
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2nd Dose
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306257
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Precaution Dose
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89773
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5104
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2nd Dose
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67799
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Precaution Dose
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47196
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4913
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2nd Dose
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47838
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Precaution Dose
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111971
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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139676
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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697899
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Precaution Dose
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292855
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Total
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1130430
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews functioning of IMAC and IFC-IOR
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today visited the Information Management and Analysis Centre  and Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region  located at Gurugram. He reviewed the functioning of IMAC and IFC-IOR. Senior Navy officials, including the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, briefed him on further enhancing the capabilities of the two centres under the National Maritime Domain Awareness  Project.
The NMDA project was launched in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on SAGAR . The IMAC monitors movement of more than 120,000 ships a year passing through the Indian Ocean. The cargo carried by these ships account for 66 per cent of world crude oil, 50 per cent of container traffic and 33 per cent of bulk cargo. Thus, IMAC performs a very crucial role in collecting shipping information, analysing traffic patterns and sharing the inputs with the user agencies.
Raksha Mantri was also briefed on the IFC-IOR, which is a collaborative initiative by the Indian Navy in coordination with partner nations and multi-national maritime agencies to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness and Maritime Security. The Centre is likely to host International Liaison Officers from the partner nations in the near future.
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Ministry of Defence
Big boost to Make in India: Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposals to procure equipment worth Rs 27,000 cr from domestic industry
The Defence Acquisition Council  in its meeting, today held under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approved Capital Acquisition proposals of various Weapons/Platforms/Equipment/Systems required by the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force at an approximate overall cost of Rs. 28,000 Cr.
This is the first meeting of the DAC under the new regime of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 and these are the first set of Acceptance of Necessity  accorded with majority AoNs being accorded in the highest categorization of Buy Indian . 6 of the 7 proposals, that is, Rs 27,000 Cr out of Rs 28,000 cr for which AoNs were granted will be sourced from the Indian industry to give a boost to the “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government.
Acquisition proposals approved today include the DRDO designed and developed Airborne Early Warning & Control  Systems for the Indian Air Force, Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Navy and Modular Bridges for the Indian Army.
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Ministry of Railways
AC-III Tier Coaches
The number of AC III tier coaches in service as on 31st March, 2019 on Indian Railways is 7329.
The number of coaches including AC-III tier coaches, in the composition of trains depends, inter-alia, on factors like traffic pattern, schedule of train etc. further, the composition of a large number of trains such as unreserved trains, Antyodaya Express Train, Day time Intercity Trains, Shatabdi Express Trains does not include AC-III Tier Class.
The number of AC-III tier coaches manufactured by the Production Units of Indian Railways are as follows:-
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Year
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No of AC III tier Coaches
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2014-15
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488
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2015-16
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597
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2016-17
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534
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2017-18
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589
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2018-19
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885
The production of AC-III tier coaches, has been scaled up in the last five years, as is evident from the above given table.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
KEEL LAYING – SEVENTH PROJECT 17A  SHIP
The keel for the seventh ship  of the prestigious P17A of Indian Navy was ceremoniously laid on 28 Jun 22 by Rear Admiral GK Harish, Director General Naval Design  at M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., Mumbai. The ceremony was performed in the presence of senior officials of the Indian Navy and MDL. Keel Laying is a major milestone activity in the construction of ships, symbolising formal commencement of the erection process of warships on the building berth.
Seven Frigates under P17A class are being constructed of which four are being constructed at MDL and three in GRSE with MDL as lead yard. The P17A class frigates are being built using indigenously developed steel and fitted with weapons and sensors along with Integrated Platform Management System. The construction of these vessels is a major boost for AatmaNirbhar Bharat and India’s Make in India commitment with orders for equipment and systems on indigenous firms including MSMEs amounting to indigenous content to the order of 75%.
Construction of P17A ships differ in the very concept of warship building by way of adoption of the modern technology ‘Integrated Construction ’ where the blocks are pre-outfitted before joining to reduce the build period of warships. When commissioned the platforms will enhance the combat capability of the Indian Naval fleet.